Container shipping Rotterdam to Ashdod
Are you interested in a way to ship a container from Rotterdam to Ashdod (ILASH)? Sea freight is a convenient transport solution: you can ship heavy cargo for a good price, it’s convenient and you can track the cargo in real time. Exporting a container overseas with gas-based fuels or machinery is easy with shippinglines like Hapag-Lloyd. Shipping lines offer and a wide range of container types. Shipping lines offer the choice between Full Container Load (FCL) and (LCL) Less Container Load. Via our transport specialists we share helpful information for the purpose of international transport Ashdod (IL ASH). You can read practical information about how to choose a suitable container for your freight. On this website you can read a 5 step export plan. Please send us an inquiry with your requirements and we get you a quote with market prices.
- Ocean shipping is a good, sure and inexpensive way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
- Advantages compared to air freight: there are fewer restrictions and lower emissions.
- Sea freight is perfect for international removals and carrying ro-ro or bikes.
- The Port of Ashdod offers excellent transit options in Israel.
- Commonly container types are: 20 FT, 40 FT, 40FT HC and Dry Van, Flat Rack, Insulated, Refrigerated, Open-Top, Ventilated containers.
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Shipping to Ashdod (ILASH) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Ocean freight shipping is the container freight transportation of cargo by shipping lines. Your personal stuff is loaded into the container. The freight forwarder (intermediary) will arrange the container. A truck transports the cargo to the shipping vessel at the port of departure Ashdod (IL ASH), and will be shipped by sea to the addressee at the port of destination. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-door, door-to-port or port-to-door. In the list below you will find practical information about the arrival port.
| Port of departure | Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM) |
| Country of departure | Netherlands |
| Port of destination | Port of Ashdod |
| Country of destination | Israel |
| Port Code | ILASH |
| Transportation time | +/- 16 days |
| Shipping costs | $ |
| Local address | Derech Petach Tikva 74 P.O.Box 20121 Tel Aviv 61201 Israel |
| elibr@ashdodport.co.il | |
| Website | www.gov.il |
| Telephone number | 97288517211 |
Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of Ashdod
- Details of your shipment
Enter the port of origin (POO) and the arrival harbour. Choose how you want to transport: full containers (FCL) or a container with combined cargo (LCL). Also choose the dimensions of the container (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
- Prepare your package
Firstly, your load need to be prepared in the right way. To limit damage, we advise you to use pallets. Your load also need to be labelled in the right way.
- Documents Required for Exporting
If you want to send cargo to Ashdod (ILASH), you should think about various export documents (for the purpose of national customs): export/import customs declaration, commercial invoice, bill of lading, packing list, certificates of origin. A Bill of Lading is a document or electronic invoice issued by a Carrier to a Shipper, to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and noticing that the cargo is well packed for transport.
- Determine the transfer of risk (Incoterm)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to define responsibility and liability for shipment of the goods. The Incoterm shows who bears responsibility for e.g. shipment, insurance, documentation and customs clearance. Much chosen incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Ex Works (EXW), Free On Board (FOB).
- Track your cargo
Use Cargo Track & Trace to see where your freight is at this moment. They will send you a mail when the freight has been loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at Port of Discharge (POD) and when the cargo has reached its desired final destination.
Sea freight from Ashdod (ILASH) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): select your container type
You received an order and want to ship a container from port of Ashdod – (IL ASH) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? Compare the options and book the right container for your cargo. Based on your load you choose a size (twenty foot, forty foot) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). Popular shipping lines include Evergreen, Hamburg Sud, Hanjin, K Line, MSC, OOCL, ZIM. Important towns around the port are Ashdod, Yavne, Gan Yavne, Ashdod, Bene Ayish, Gedera, Ashqelon, Mazkeret Batya, Bat Yam, Ramla, Bet Dagan, Azur, Kefar Habad, Qiryat Gat, Lod, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Or Yehuda, Qiryat Ono, Ramat Gan, Qiryat Ono. Below you can compare all types and read more about the most popular container types. Check also more information about Paintings transport.
Details of a 20 ft container
20 ft. containers (which is a standard dry van) is the most common container worldwide. They are very efficient, which give you lower handling and shipping costs. Widely used for transporting personal items and international removals. Nice to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.
- A very popular box for sending goods overseas.
- The dimensions of a 20-foot container are: 5.90m x 2,35m x 2,39m.
- You can use 11 pallets on one tier.
- You can load it with maximum +/- 27.300 kilogram.
Details of a 40 ft container
The 40-foot container offers twice as much space as the 20-footer. Many types of goods can be shipped within these boxes. This makes it very economical for shipping large cargo by sea. Moreover, you can also opt for a taller ‘high cube’ version. You have more height at your disposal. This makes them particularly useful for niche applications.
- They are ideal for big shipments.
- The format is universal: L 12.19m x W 2.44m x H 2.59m.
- The Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU) can hold 20-24 pallets.
- Important: maximum load weight of +/- 28.900 kg.
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When is a FCL container a good choice?
If you want to ship a lot of cargo, it is best to book a full container. Freight carriers then talk about FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. It is a popular transport method: It guarantees a faster transit time, damage is lessened and you take advantage of economies of scale. Important to mention: it is unsuitable for Small Packages and there is only limited availability. Another departure port? Also check Antwerp to Ashdod (ILASH) or Hamburg to Ashdod (ILASH).
- The meaning of FCL is: you temporarily own a complete container.
- Suitable for as many small items on pallets as large goods.
- It is cheaper when the shipment uses more than 10 pallets.
- Available at: e.g. Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC.
Information about Less than container (LCL)
If you want to transport a small cargo by sea, then your freight will be bundled with other freights. Logistics experts treat that as a LCL (Less Than Container Load) agreement. LCL Means that means that multiple shippers’ goods are packed together. There are multiple advantages: you can save money on smaller shipments, you spend less on inventory warehousing space and it is faster during peak-season. Pay attention: if 50% of the container consists of your goods, then FCL is probably a more favorable choice. The cost of LCL is based on the actual volume that the shipment occupies in a shared shipping container.
- The idea of LCL is that you reserve space in a partial container.
- A suitable choice for transport with a size between 2 m3 & 16 m3.
- You just pay for the used volume of the full container.
- There is always sufficient availability (every season).
- Available at: e.g. HMM, ZIM, Evergreen, POL, Wan Hai.
Various other types of containers
There exist a lot of box-types for freight forwarding. Shipping companies offer a suitable solution for every cargo type. The Dry van is the most used type worldwide. But there are also specific options for liquids, onions, potatoes, vegetables or fragile items. Below you will find all common types in 1 overview. You can also check more information about shipping to Manzanillo (MXZLO), port of Portsmouth (USPTM), Naoshima (JPNAS) harbor and terminal East London (ZAELS).
- Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
- Flat Rack Containers: the walls allows for the loading of cargo from the top and/or sides.
- Hard-Top Containers: the latter has a removable roof due to which the door header can be pivoted outside.
- High-Cube Containers: perfect for large, oversized, tall, and bulky items.
- Insulated Containers: ideal for bulk shipping and temporary storage of mixed products.
- Open-Top Containers: is a shipping box without a roof.
- Palletwide Containers: perfect for transporting cargo on europellets.
- Refrigerated Containers: reefers are big fridges that are used to transport temperature controlled cargoes.
- Tank Containers: are barrel-shaped vessels serving multi-purposes.
- Ventilated Containers: ventilation is provided by openings in the top and bottom side rails.
Load types: what do you want to transport by sea?
Exporting cargo by sea from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to Ashdod (ILASH) is very popular because of attractive pricing, you can ship easily big and high volume cargo and minimal restrictions. The most important ocean cargo transported by sea include: containerized, liquid bulk, break bulk, dry bulk, neo bulk. Below we give an explanation.
- Car shipping: it saves money and time to to have your vehicle shipped.
- House Moving: solid help and assistance for relocation.
- Removals (Household Goods): all your household effects shipped inexpensive and insured.
- Liquid Bulk: e.g. kerosene, biofuels, petroleum, diesel, chemicals, hydrogen.
- Dry Bulk: coal, iron ore, grain but also stuff like salt, coils, sand, rods.
- Roll on Roll off (RORO): means that the cargo is moved on and off the vessel on wheels.
- Breakbulk: cargo that is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums or barrels.
- Retail & other: freight like art and antiques, electronic goods, sports equipment, medical/pharmacy, clothes + shoes, furniture, drinks, food, machines.
Everything about international transportation (FAQ)
Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to Ashdod lasts about 16 days. The total distance is approximately 4000 nautical miles (nmi). 1 NM is about 1.85 km. The total distance is 7408 km. When you export something, you get 2 types of important values: ETD and ETA. ETD means the expected departure time of the vessel. ETA stands for Estimated time of arrival of the ship or truck. The exact shipping time has several factors: condition of the hull and the propeller, weather and type of cargo.
Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Ashdod (Israel) are relatively cheap. The total cost is determined by various components as cargo volume and weight, shipping time and other costs like stacking and siting. Request a quote without obligation for a customised quote and extra info.
When you send goods to Ashdod, then you should also think about customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Letter of Credit, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Insurance Certificate, Import/export Licenses. For more information about these duties you can contact the customs of Israel or take a look at the website (www.gov.il).
The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. The two most important Incoterms in sea transport are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the seller bears responsibility for delivery of the goods to a ship, loading the goods onto the ship, and insuring the shipment until it reaches the named port of destination. Terms of Free on Board (FOB): the seller is responsible for the entire logistics process for delivering and loading the product onto the ship. Other commonly used Incoterms 2000 are e.g. Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), Free Carrier (FCA), Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Ex Works (EXW) and Delivered At Place (DAP), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).